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When is the best time to visit Panama City?
In general the best time to visit Panama City is probably April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are January, October, November.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in April and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Panama City in different months
This is the average weather in Panama City for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during February.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 181 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 416 mm in October.
Climate in Panama City
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Panama City for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +102°F | +99°F | +99°F | +99°F | +97°F | +99°F | +95°F | +93°F | +93°F | +93°F | +95°F | +97°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +32°F | +55°F | +70°F | +72°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +70°F | +68°F | +72°F | +72°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 73 | 70 | 69 | 73 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 63 | 69 | 72 | 75 | 252 | 342 | 310 | 268 | 264 | 416 | 388 | 175 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Panama City during the whole year:
The hottest month in Panama City is April with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is October with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Panama City looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Panama City is October with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Panama City during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 63 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 27 rainy days and 416 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Panama City:
What is the hottest month in Panama City?
The hottest month in Panama City is April with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Panama City?
The coldest month in Panama City is October with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Panama City worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Panama City in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +88°F and 5 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Panama City?
if you're looking to visit Panama City when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 63 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Panama City
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Panama City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.